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Infection with Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria and pulmonary exacerbations of cystic fibrosis.
Chest - 1 Apr 2007
St Denis Melissa, Ramotar Karam, Vandemheen Katherine, Tullis Elizabeth, Ferris Wendy, Chan Francis, Lee Craig, Slinger Robert, Aaron Shawn D
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BACKGROUND: Studies have shown that cystic fibrosis (CF) patients who are chronically infected with Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria may potentially acquire new strains of B cepacia. Our objective was to determine whether pulmonary exacerbations of CF are associated with acquisition of new B cepacia strains or with B cepacia strain replacement. METHODS: Thirty-six patients from seven centers who were...
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